Aldotone Tablet

Composition of Aldotone Tablet

Aldotone Tablet contains Spironolactone (50mg). It belongs to the Potassium-sparing diuretic class of medicines.

Uses of Aldotone Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart Failure Edema Low potassium

Key benefits

• In Heart Failure Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness
• tiredness
• and swelling in your legs
• ankles
• abdomen
• and other parts of your body. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms
• making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better. In Low potassium Aldotone 50mg Tablet prevents your body from absorbing too much salt
• removes excess water and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Show More

How Aldotone Tablet works

Aldotone 50mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.

How to take Aldotone Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldotone 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Aldotone 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Aldotone Tablet

Most side effects of Aldotone are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aldotone Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly. This water tablet KEEPS potassium rather than losing it. Do not take potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes with it unless your doctor has specifically told you to. Report muscle weakness, numbness or an irregular heartbeat — these can be signs potassium has risen too high. Breast tenderness or enlargement can occur in men; tell your doctor if it troubles you.

Do not take Aldotone if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Aldotone Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Aldotone Tablet

It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Aldotone 50mg Tablet affects you. It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing. Aldotone 50mg Tablet may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SAMARTH LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Potassium-sparing diuretic

Chemical class:

Spironolactone derivative